Technology-enhanced learning, data sharing, and machine learning challenges in South African education
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Combrink, Herkulaas MvE
Marivate, Vukosi
Masikisiki, Baphumelele
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MDPI
Abstract
The objective of this paper was to scope the challenges associated with data-sharing governance
for machine learning applications in education research (MLER) within the South African
context. Machine learning applications have the potential to assist student success and identify areas
where students require additional support. However, the implementation of these applications depends
on the availability of quality data. This paper highlights the challenges in data-sharing policies
across institutions and organisations that make it difficult to standardise data-sharing practices for
MLER. This poses a challenge for South African researchers in the MLER space who wish to advance
and innovate. The paper proposes viewpoints that policymakers must consider to overcome these
challenges of data-sharing practices, ultimately allowing South African researchers to leverage the
benefits of machine learning applications in education effectively. By addressing these challenges,
South African institutions and organisations can improve educational outcomes and work toward
the goal of inclusive and equitable education.
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DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT : The data generated in this study as well as additional insights may be
found in the publicly shared higher education GitHub repository https://github.com/dsfsi/Higher_
Education_EDA, accessed on 23 January 2023.
Keywords
Machine learning education research, Challenges, Innovation, South African context, SDG-04: Quality education, Machine learning education research (MLER)
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG-04:Quality Education
Citation
Combrink, H.M.; Marivate, V.; Masikisiki, B. Technology-Enhanced
Learning, Data Sharing, and Machine Learning Challenges in South African Education. Education Sciences 2023, 13, 438. https://DOI.org/10.3390/educsci13050438